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Foam swords might be safe for the kids, but they have the potential to do a real number on your TV. Set your tykes on a safer road to becoming fencing pros with today's deal from DC Fencers Club. Hand over $54 (a $109 value) for three introductory group fencing classes. For kids ages 8 to 12, class meets for an hour every Wednesday at 4 p.m. If your aficionado is age 13 and older, sign up for the two-hour class that meets on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. (Adults are welcome here, too.) Whichever your tots take part in, they'll be treated to the expert instruction from top-notch instructors whose graduates include a slew of college level athletes, including a large number who've gone on the fence at Division I schools. Plus, with this deal, there's no need to buy gear: Beginners will be provided with protective equipment and swords to use during their sessions. Save your television from smashing blades and by the time the competition heats up this summer, your kids will be able to tell you what's happening on screen.